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starmekitten
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United Kingdom
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 Posted - 04/27/2005 : 04:34:56
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first two as they were written, I bought them in a second hand bookshop in cornwall and am fucked if I can find them round here except for in the ridiculously overpriced sci fi shop (that I never go in and know nothing about of course) I usually leave things like prequels and extensions until after I have read the main ones (if that makes sense?)
ever read the dune books? i spent a small fortune gathering all of those and now I've lost all of them again except for dune! d-oh!
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The Holiday Son
= Quote Accumulator =
France
2010 Posts |
Posted - 04/27/2005 : 05:59:55
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| The Foundation trilogy is way better than the sequels and prequels (which are still great, especially the prequels). |
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KimStanleyRobinson
* Dog in the Sand *
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Posted - 04/27/2005 : 07:08:29
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shine, i read one of these years ago - didn't even know it was part of a trilogy.
There are flashes of recognition as I read this, so I may be re-reading.
Thanks for all the input...
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shineoftheever
> Teenager of the Year <
Canada
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Posted - 04/27/2005 : 09:15:57
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| there is actually about 14 including robot/foundation/pre-foundation. if you google asimov foundation you can probably find a billion sites with the correct order. i know the first foundation book chronologically is 'prelude to foundation' and it was released in the 80's, then 'forward the foundation' was published after asimov died in 93 or so. |
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VoVat
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
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Posted - 04/27/2005 : 19:49:36
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Um, Tre, I might be wrong here, but I don't think people eat books.
Why not? Books provide essential roughage!
I was all out of luck, like a duck that died. I was all out of juice, like a moose denied. |
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Sir Rockabye
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
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Posted - 04/27/2005 : 20:52:15
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Essential roughage my foot. When you start eating books, you craaaaazy.
Some brains just work that way, that's what chemicals can do. |
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VoVat
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
9168 Posts |
Posted - 04/28/2005 : 17:44:10
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What if you're a silverfish?
I was all out of luck, like a duck that died. I was all out of juice, like a moose denied. |
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Superabounder
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1041 Posts |
Posted - 04/28/2005 : 18:40:54
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Just finished The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini. It had some good moments and I think is particularly interesting for fathers. Just starting Ian McEwen's Atonement.
All of the true things I am about to tell you are shameless lies |
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Newo
~ Abstract Brain ~
Spain
2674 Posts |
Posted - 04/29/2005 : 00:52:35
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*burp* I hadnīt read Gibson in some years but Dean and Shine got me thinking about him, this fellowīs wonderful. Anyone recommend another title by him?
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"Here love," brakes on a high squeak, "itīs not backstage at the old Windmill or something, you know." |
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 05/17/2005 : 14:46:16
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Originally posted by floop
update: so, i'm still reading this (what can i say, i'm a slow reader).. i'm almost done. i just thought i'd post about it because i discovered that they're making it into a movie..
which is interesting because while reading it i was thinking i'm sure they're already making a movie (being a best seller and all)..
for me, i thought it would make an excellent animated film. that's how i would have done it (if i was a producer)..
but it looks like Alfonso Cuaron is doing it. which is cool because he's a good director. i would rather see him do it than M. Night actually..
anyway..
 "It's somethin' 'bout these motherfuckin' West coast G's" |
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Sir Rockabye
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1158 Posts |
Posted - 05/17/2005 : 14:53:42
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I'm reading Sometimes a Great Notion by Ken Kessey.
Some brains just work that way, that's what chemicals can do. |
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glowbug
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United Kingdom
26 Posts |
Posted - 05/17/2005 : 15:09:19
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The most gripping page turner you have ever wanted to read and a book that says everything about uk 90's drug culture is FREAKY DANCIN by BEZ.
Highly recommended and very funny in parts. |
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starmekitten
-= Forum Pistolera =-
United Kingdom
6370 Posts |
Posted - 05/17/2005 : 15:12:18
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Owen, read neuromancer, it's great. Virtual light is pretty good too.
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Little Black Francis
> Teenager of the Year <
3648 Posts |
Posted - 05/17/2005 : 15:16:17
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 ... guitar god potion |
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 05/17/2005 : 17:56:58
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Dry! Arrhgh. Yeah, must reading for some of us.
Life of Pi. Hm. I maybe the only person who didn't quite
adore it. Or like it.
 I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics |
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dayanara
* Dog in the Sand *
Australia
1811 Posts |
Posted - 05/17/2005 : 17:58:58
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shineoftheever
> Teenager of the Year <
Canada
4307 Posts |
Posted - 05/17/2005 : 18:30:10
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i'm almost done observatory mansions, i haven't looked at the thread in case there are any giveaways.
i had to return the new william gibson to the library unread.
just got wildfire seasons by andrew pyper (just released) and will read that next.
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 05/17/2005 : 18:33:06
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will i ever be able to see shineoftheever's name without hearing "we will wade in the sine of the ever" in my head?
"It's somethin' 'bout these motherfuckin' West coast G's" |
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starmekitten
-= Forum Pistolera =-
United Kingdom
6370 Posts |
Posted - 05/17/2005 : 18:33:49
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the deadlines been shifted shiner, to thursday because of my crappy library and Owens bookseller, you're still good.
I joined the cult of Tape/ Because you can't rewind CD with a biro |
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 05/17/2005 : 20:01:23
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Dayanara how is that book? I've read excerpts and they
were mind-blowing.
I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics |
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fumanbru
* Dog in the Sand *
Canada
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Posted - 05/17/2005 : 20:46:38
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i've been reading this for the last month. almost done. great night time reading.
this is one of my favorites. it's kind of like ninja 101.
currently reading this. short easy read. you should buy it. it's very good.
"I joined the Cult of Frank/ cause I'm a real go-getter!" |
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starmekitten
-= Forum Pistolera =-
United Kingdom
6370 Posts |
Posted - 05/17/2005 : 20:48:19
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Originally posted by kathryn
Life of Pi. Hm. I maybe the only person who didn't quite
adore it. Or like it.
I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics
not by far my sweet, not by far
I joined the cult of Tape/ Because you can't rewind CD with a biro |
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 05/17/2005 : 20:57:55
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i thought you liked it tre.
i'm saving my thoughts till i'm finished, but i will say it doesn't really pick up until the ship sinks.. very slow up till that point.. but i'm enjoying it now |
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starmekitten
-= Forum Pistolera =-
United Kingdom
6370 Posts |
Posted - 05/17/2005 : 21:05:01
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Well, it's not so much that I disliked it more I resented the build up to it, I didn't think it warranted the amount of attention it got. It's a nice little story and very sweet in parts, but near the end I'd had enough already and wanted it to hurry up and finish.
I joined the cult of Tape/ Because you can't rewind CD with a biro |
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betty
= Cult of Ray =
USA
258 Posts |
Posted - 05/17/2005 : 21:09:56
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the 7 habits of highly effective people
actually, it rocks
love,
betty
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 05/17/2005 : 21:10:37
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darwin
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
5454 Posts |
Posted - 05/17/2005 : 21:11:19
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| I just finished the last Harry Potter. Now I have a biography of George Marshall and Ulysses Grant's memoir sitting on the shelf, but those aren't attracting me at the moment. Maybe I'll see if I can get Sarah Vowell's Assassination Vacation at the library. |
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starmekitten
-= Forum Pistolera =-
United Kingdom
6370 Posts |
Posted - 05/17/2005 : 21:11:28
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welcome back betty, where've you been? did you get sorted?
I joined the cult of Tape/ Because you can't rewind CD with a biro |
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betty
= Cult of Ray =
USA
258 Posts |
Posted - 05/17/2005 : 21:11:47
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I love you Floop!!!
love love love you!
love,
betty
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 05/17/2005 : 21:27:22
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thanks betty.
you sure know how to make a fella feel like a million bucks. hope you're doin' a'ight.
love,
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Newo
~ Abstract Brain ~
Spain
2674 Posts |
Posted - 05/18/2005 : 04:56:37
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starmekitten
~ Abstract Brain ~
Azerbaijan
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Posted - 05/17/2005 : 20:48:19
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Originally posted by kathryn
Life of Pi. Hm. I maybe the only person who didn't quite
adore it. Or like it.
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I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics
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not by far my sweet, not by far
Iīm putting the hand up too, though the last chapter had a deft touch about it. As for the William Gibson one, it started off mighty ambitious and then ended with a bad guy being pushed off a tall place and people running away from a big explosion which was so meh it sent me screaming back to Thomas Pynchon, who Gibson rips off pretty transparently (something we have in common I spose).
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hWolsky
= Cult of Ray =
France
696 Posts |
Posted - 05/18/2005 : 05:18:22
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The Antichrist and a Cup of Tea, by Tim Cohen. Interesting synthesis of the so-called proofs of the future rise of the Antichrist emboded in Prince Charles himself. Usefull informations about the symbolism of coats of arms...
Don't forget to bring a towel. |
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VoVat
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
9168 Posts |
Posted - 05/18/2005 : 17:41:50
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I've started reading this:
The Japanese film "Ringu" was based on it, and the American film "The Ring" was based on that.
I was all out of luck, like a duck that died. I was all out of juice, like a moose denied. |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
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Posted - 05/19/2005 : 06:14:51
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The Dirt.
I guess floop WAS right!
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Newo
~ Abstract Brain ~
Spain
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Posted - 05/20/2005 : 02:08:18
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